When you hand a mom a snooze button, you can bet she’ll hit it.
Once she taps that snooze button, she’ll inevitably end up running behind schedule. And if she’s running late, breakfast will consist of granola bars for the kids. But when the kids munch on granola bars, crumbs will scatter throughout the car on their way to school.
If the kids leave crumbs behind, mom will find herself needing to clean the car. But will she actually clean it? Probably not. After all, it’s a minivan, not a luxury vehicle. Those crumbs seem to have taken up residency, like they’ve returned home. “Welcome back, crumbs!” she might say, along with the stale fries and that sticky residue lurking in the cup holder.
If she took the time to clean every crumb from the vehicle, she’d actually need to care. But let’s be honest—she hasn’t had enough sleep to care since the doctor said “Push!” and she shot a glare at her partner, warning him not to suggest breathing techniques.
Had she mastered breathing through childbirth to eliminate pain, she’d be like a superhero—think Wonder Woman, but instead of the iconic outfit, she’s rocking jeans and a comfy tee. With her superpowers, she would dash to school for volunteering, make a grocery run for milk, or head to work to cover the cost of more granola bars. Vacuuming the living room would take precedence over cleaning the car, and if she had any energy left, she’d tackle the last-minute project her child mentioned only after getting off the bus.
Long after her child falls asleep, she might find herself using a blow dryer to finish that volcano project. Once that’s done, there’s always something else to do—cleaning, packing lunches, or matching socks, or maybe none of those tasks at all.
If she opts for none of the above, she’ll pour herself another glass of wine (or maybe a third—because who wouldn’t need a drink after drying a volcano?) and catch up on her favorite shows, because let’s face it, those socks are never going to match.
If matching socks becomes impossible, she’ll attempt to sleep. But falling asleep won’t happen until well past midnight, and her eyes will snap open again at the thought of a permission slip to sign or a check to write. And what’s that odor? Has she forgotten about a load of laundry?
After stumbling into the kitchen for the checkbook or into the laundry room to assess the mystery smell, if there’s any energy left, she’ll scroll through her phone until the early hours. And if she stays up late, you can bet the snooze button will get another workout in the morning.
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In summary, the life of a mom is often a chaotic blend of multitasking and juggling responsibilities, all while managing the sleep deprivation that comes with motherhood. The snooze button may offer a temporary reprieve, but the endless cycle of chores, projects, and late-night responsibilities keeps her on her toes.